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Mercado da Ribeira sits beside the River Tagus in Lisbon , Portugal . It has been a food market since 1882 . The building is large and round , made of iron and old stone . The roof is high and lets in the morning air . The light is pale yellow inside . Fishmongers stand behind long white marble counters . The fish are laid out on crushed ice , silver and still . Each one has a small price card beside it . The vegetable stalls come next . There are tomatoes the colour of rust . Deep green cabbages and yellow lemons sit in open crates . The smells are sharp and clean . Chefs from restaurants across Lisbon come here before nine in the morning . They carry bags and baskets . They know the sellers by name . You can watch them choose their fish slowly , picking up each piece . One side of the building opened as a food hall in 2014 . Small kitchens sell grilled sardines , bread , soup , and pastéis de nata . The food is simple and not expensive . Come on a Tuesday or Friday . Those are the best days for fresh fish . Sit still with your coffee . Watch the market wake up around you .
